Trainee Roles

We\u2019re Hiring Trainees Across Engineering, Machine Learning & Public Policy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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At Wadhwani AI, we build AI\-driven solutions for large\-scale societal impact in areas such as health, education, agriculture, and governance. We are looking for motivated Engineering Trainees, ML Trainees, and Public Policy Trainees who are eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful real\-world problems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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If you\u2019re curious, driven, and want your work to make a difference, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Engineering Trainee<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • As an Engineering Trainee, you will learn core tools and technologies to collaborate with cross\-functional teams and build robust, scalable solutions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Learn and apply software engineering best practices while writing high\-quality, maintainable code<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Understand and analyze project requirements, observe existing approaches, and suggest improvements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Document all stages of the development lifecycle to enable reuse and collaboration<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Contribute to building machine\-learning\u2013based solutions for problems of societal importance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Participate in problem definition, solution design, and development<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Work closely with teams across research, engineering, product, program management, and design<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Collaborate with external partners when required and participate in field visits to understand on\-ground challenges<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail, ownership, teamwork, and a collaborative mindset<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    ML Trainee<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • As an ML Trainee, you will work closely with data and models to support the development of machine learning and deep learning solutions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Assist in preparing, curating, and analysing datasets for training and evaluation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Support training, inference, and experimentation with ML and deep learning models<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Conduct experiments under guidance and report results accurately<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Derive insights from experiments and identify appropriate next steps<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Monitor incoming data streams and perform regular data quality checks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Contribute to clean, well\-documented, and maintainable codebases<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Clearly document work and communicate experimental findings within the team<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Collaborate effectively with project teams to meet milestones and deliverables<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Use tools such as Unix, VS Code, GitHub, and Docker efficiently<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Develop proficiency with ML libraries and tools including Pandas, Scikit\-learn, PyTorch, Matplotlib, Excel (pivot tables), and Weights & Biases<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Proactively seek feedback and continuously improve technical and analytical skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Public Policy Trainee<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • As a Public Policy Trainee, you will support responsible and scalable deployment of AI solutions through policy research, regulatory analysis, and stakeholder engagement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Analyse policy and regulatory environments relevant to AI deployment in public systems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Identify policy gaps and regulatory bottlenecks and contribute to solution frameworks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Support ethical, safe, and effective adoption of AI through governance and risk assessment frameworks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Document policy processes, stakeholder consultations, and implementation learnings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Help translate AI solutions into policy\-ready interventions and operational guidelines<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Work closely with research, engineering, product, and program teams<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Engage with external stakeholders including government officials, multilateral agencies, and civil society organisations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Participate in field visits to understand ground realities and deployment contexts<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Demonstrate strong analytical skills, clear communication, and collaborative working style<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Gain hands\-on exposure to real\-world deployments at scale<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Requirements<\/h3>
        • Strong quantitative aptitude with the ability to work through numerical and data\-driven problems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Good verbal ability, including clear written and spoken communication<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Solid logical reasoning skills to analyse problems and arrive at structured solutions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Sound psychometric abilities, including critical thinking, learning agility, adaptability, and problem\-solving mindset<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Ability to understand complex instructions and apply them accurately<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Attention to detail and consistency in execution<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Ability to work collaboratively in team\-based, multidisciplinary environments<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Benefits<\/h3>
          Wadhwani AI \- Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Insurance Benefits \- Medical Insurance, OPD Coverage, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Wellness Program \- Employee Assistance Program, Annual Health Check\-Ups, Onsite Medical Centers, Emergency Support System.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Parental Support \- Maternity Benefit, Travel Reimbursement for Expectant Mothers during Last Trimester, Paternity Benefit, Day Care Support Program<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Mobility Benefits \- Travel Policy, Relocation and Deputation benefits,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Statutory Benefits \- Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Other Benefits \u2013 Unlimited Leave Policy, Professional Development Policy, Referral Bonuses, Internet and Telephone Allowance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            We care deeply about the well\-being of our employees and their families. You will get an opportunity to take on roles beyond a defined job description. Take a look at our website <\/span>www.wadhwaniai.org<\/span><\/a> to learn more about our work on AI for Social Impact. These are just some of the reasons why working with us is more than just a job \u2014 it's a chance to grow, thrive and contribute to society.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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